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As England prepares for the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, Thomas Tuchel has a strong pool to choose from and has made an impressive start to his England career, winning 7 of his 8 games in charge.

England fans will be keeping a close eye on this as we get closer to the tournament, with access to betting sites not on Gamstop often giving fans more competitive odds and more choice, including bets on who will reach the final, top scorers, group betting, and more.

Harry Kane’s incredible domestic form this season is giving England fans the hope and belief that the 2026 World Cup could end their search for a major title. 

Experts already have England among the favourites for the tournament, with early betting markets pricing them at around 13/2 alongside France. Only Spain is priced lower at 9/2, with Brazil and Argentina making up the top 5 at 8/1 and 10/1.

Current captain and all-time leading England goal scorer, Harry Kane, has been instrumental in Bayern Munich’s incredible start to the season, scoring 12 goals in the first 9 Bundesliga games, 5 goals in Bayern’s 3 Champions League games, 4 goals in 2 DFB-Pokal cup games, and a goal in their Supercup victory.

His 76 goals across 110 appearances for England are already a record, and he is likely to add to that with a few more seasons at the top for the 32-year-old. 

England has a host of other stars that could also play a big part in how the team performs at the World Cup, with Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, and Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka all capable of match-winning performances.

Palmer has been out injured for weeks, but is expected to make his return at some point in November, while Bellingham and Saka will hope to hit form in time for the tournament. Other players likely to feature include Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon, John Stones, and Marc Guéhi.

Jordan Pickford is likely to start ahead of Dean Henderson, but don’t rule out James Trafford, whose return to Manchester City in the Summer turned into a nightmare as the club went on to sign Donnarumma. He will be desperate for game time, and a potential loan could put him in contention.

With a lot of football to be played between now and the start of the World Cup, there is a long list of players who could force their way into the squad, including Adam Wharton, Jarrod Bowen, and Jack Grealish, who is hoping to reach the heights he hit at Aston Villa during his loan spell at Everton.

A settled squad with well-defined tactics that make the most of players in their natural positions is something that England has missed for years, and Tuchel could be the man to provide this and end 60 years of hurt, but he will face stiff competition from a host of European and South American teams. While Brazil and Argentina are playing almost on their home pitches, England and other European squads will be looking for their opportunity to lift the World Cup trophy.